hey ive been dipping for like 1/2 a year and about a 1 1/2 months ago 3-4 white sore looking things developed on my bottom gum. they dont hurt, so they arent sores but they look like them, and the area around them is kind of purplish red. they arent leathery so it isnt cancer...do u know what they are and if theyll go away?!? i cant go to a dentist im underage (17) and dont want to get caught so any help would be appreciated. i still dip in my upper lip but not lowers so i dont think that would affect it...would it? HELP!

HI,

I DONT KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE BUT I DONT THINK YOU HAVE CANCER, JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE ONLY BEEN DOING IT FOR A SHORT TIME...BUT, IF YOU CONTINUE YOU ARE ASKING FOR TROUBLE...

THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS TO GET HELP...AND I AM SURE YOUR PARENTS WOULD RATHER HELP YOU QUIT THEN SEE YOU DIE OF CANCER!

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
JO

Hello jdawg33

It is unlikely to be cancer but you should see you dentist for an examination. My other advice is to stop your dangerous habit! You will find some useful information on the dangers of chewing tobacco and on quitting in this post on tobacco chewing.
Let us know how you get on.

Best wishes
Vinod